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RUMINATIONS
Jogging: Converging on a Definition – by CtCloser
”Running” and ”jogging” are words that have bothered me for a while. When I started running in 2012 (Mid-life Crisis), I didn’t start consider myself a runner until I sustained the habit of moving fast enough to keep both feet off the ground repetitively while maintaining a forward velocity. Actually running wasn’t enough for me to consider myself a runner until I’d sustained the habit. Until then, I was just someone who had started running. I never considered myself a jogger, though. I ran too fast for that, I thought.
Since then, my running research has brought me across the terms “jogger” and “jogging,” but not very often. They did figure prominently when I was at a professional meeting in which I posted my willingness to lead morning runs. One participant pointedly used the terms to suggest that they were not fast enough to use the terms “runner” and “running.” At the same time, I’ve run with SRC runners who ran the same pace as that jogger, and even slower, and never used anything other than “runner” and “running.”
Google’s search AI helpfully does what I like by applying some specific adjectives and numbers to its description: “less intense” and “between 4 and 6 mph.” Four to 6 mph translates to 10-15 min/mile pacing which means I definitely pace in that range a lot of the time. Oddly, the search AI includes the word “running” in its definition with the observation that one foot is always in contact with the ground. That feels distinctly contradictory. Frankly, I’m not at all sure I know how to do a 10-minute pace and keep both feet on the ground. That sounds like speed-walking.
Before I read the sources that Google’s search AI offered, I was converging on the idea “faster than the average person walks and slower than the average person runs.” That narrows the pace range to 5-6 mph (12-15 min/mile). When it comes down to it, the 2 sources Google’s search AI identifies from Nike and Global Triathlon Network both say the distinction varies depending upon ability and personal preference. Oddly, again, neither source mentions the idea that both feet continue to touch the ground at the same time. So, the AI either didn’t post the specific source or it was hallucinating. Either way, I’m happy to do to AI what I would never do to anyone who runs or jogs (however you define them); mock it.
-CtCloser (Calvinthe) “Negative Split or Positive Splat” #dothedue
FINE PRINT ¶Calvin Wang (Wäng), CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. ¶Cross-published: Facebook Shawmont Running Club (ZY Weekly Newsletter 6/7/25), Shawmont Running Club website, Ruminations by CtCloser.
WHOZ DOIN WHAT IN 2025
Through Next Month…
- 6/1: ITHACA TWILIGHT 5K (NY)
- Prof. Sandy
- 6/7: SCOTT COFFEE MOORESTOWN ROTARY 8K (NJ)
- Prof. Sandy
- 7/30: THE POUR HOUSE SUMMER NIGHT 5K (Ambler, PA)
- Quietman Tom
CONGRATS-A-MUNDO TO ALL!
Nuthin’ to report
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RUNNIN’ OFF AT THE MOUTH
“Every pizza is a personal pizza if you’re marathon training.” –Unknown
“When you said “friends with benefits” I assumed you owned a running store.” –Unknown
“The hardest part of summer running is to stop sweating AFTER you shower.” –Unknown
ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB – by Teddio
Running Tip: Elevate Your Run Commute: The Benefits of Mindful Observation
The Advantages of Intentional Engagement
- Counteracting Routine Boredom…
- Enhancing Observational Acuity…
- Strengthening Community Awareness…
- Promoting Mental Presence…
Integrating Mindful Observation into Your Run
- Establish a Focus…
- Practice Attentive Looking…
- Note Changes and Patterns…
- Engage Your Curiosity…
- Reflect on Your Observations…
(https://rundown.RUNTHEDAY.com/p/running-tip-the-benefits-of-mindful-observation)
THEMZ WHO WUZ THERE (except those forgotten or missed 😊)
Stats – We track attendance and Shawmont. Loggin’ the miles is just for fun.
Records: Attendance – 39 on 6/23/18. Shawmonts – 26 on 2/10/18.
This Week: Attendance – 10. Shawmont – 4.
- Trail Name: Distance (Route)
- All That Jaz: 5
- Bryce: 14 (SHAWMONT)
- Jamie: 12
- Jimmy Dee: 12
- John NTT (No Trail Tag. FKA JR): 10
- Quietman Tom: 14 (SHAWMONT)
- Rob Ray: 14 (SHAWMONT)
- Tall Dave: 14 (SHAWMONT)
- Teddio: 10
- Ying1: 12
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